POST UTME UNILORIN 2021 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
The diagram below represents a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what is the direction of the current flow?
Correct A. From the battery to the resistor
B. From the resistor to the battery
C. From the switch to the battery
D. From the battery to the switch

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2
A company has two factories, A and B. Factory A produces 60% of the company's total output, while factory B produces 40%. If the total output is 1000 units, how many units does factory A produce?
Correct A. 600
B. 400
C. 800
D. 1200

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3
The United Nations has 193 member states. If 30% of the member states are from Africa, how many member states are from Africa?
Correct A. 58
B. 60
C. 65
D. 70

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4
A car travels from city A to city B at an average speed of 60 km/h. If the distance between the two cities is 240 km, how many hours does the car take to travel from city A to city B?
A. 4
Correct B. 5
C. 6
D. 7

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5
The diagram below represents a graph of a quadratic function. What is the value of x-intercept?
Correct A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6
The 1963 Republican Convention in Lagos was significant because it marked the beginning of the end of the First Republic in Nigeria. Which of the following was a major consequence of this convention?
A. The formation of the Nigerian People's Congress (NPC)
B. The emergence of the Action Group (AG) as a major party
Correct C. The collapse of the First Republic and the subsequent military coup
D. The introduction of the Westminster system of government

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does this concept imply?
Correct A. The idea that individual identity is derived from the community
B. The notion that human beings are inherently selfish
C. The belief that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The concept that human beings are born with inherent rights

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is a product of the country's transition to democracy. What is the significance of the 'federal character principle' in this constitution?
Correct A. It ensures that the composition of the government reflects the country's diversity
B. It guarantees equal representation for all states in the federal government
C. It promotes the development of minority groups
D. It allows for the creation of new states

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9
The Niger Delta region has been plagued by environmental degradation and conflict. What is the primary cause of this problem?
Correct A. Over-reliance on oil as a source of revenue
B. Poor management of the oil industry
C. Lack of infrastructure in the region
D. Conflict between ethnic groups

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10
The concept of 'sustainable development' is central to the United Nations' Agenda 21. What does this concept imply?
Correct A. The idea that economic growth must be balanced with environmental protection
B. The notion that human beings are inherently destructive of the environment
C. The belief that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The concept that human beings are born with inherent rights

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11
The OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) was established in 1960 to coordinate the petroleum policies of its member countries. Which of the following is a primary goal of OPEC?
A. To promote the use of renewable energy sources
Correct B. To stabilize the global oil market and ensure fair prices for oil-producing countries
C. To reduce oil consumption and promote energy efficiency
D. To promote the development of new oil fields

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African humanism?
A. The belief that individual success is more important than collective success
Correct B. The idea that human beings are interconnected and interdependent
C. The concept that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The notion that African societies are static and unchanging

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African humanism?
A. The belief that individual success is more important than collective success
Correct B. The idea that human beings are interconnected and interdependent
C. The concept that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The notion that African societies are static and unchanging

Correct Answer: B

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Question 14
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African humanism?
A. The belief that individual success is more important than collective success
Correct B. The idea that human beings are interconnected and interdependent
C. The concept that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The notion that African societies are static and unchanging

Correct Answer: B

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Question 15
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African humanism?
A. The belief that individual success is more important than collective success
Correct B. The idea that human beings are interconnected and interdependent
C. The concept that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The notion that African societies are static and unchanging

Correct Answer: B

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Question 16
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African humanism?
A. The belief that individual success is more important than collective success
Correct B. The idea that human beings are interconnected and interdependent
C. The concept that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The notion that African societies are static and unchanging

Correct Answer: B

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Question 17
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African humanism?
A. The belief that individual success is more important than collective success
Correct B. The idea that human beings are interconnected and interdependent
C. The concept that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The notion that African societies are static and unchanging

Correct Answer: B

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Question 18
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African humanism?
A. The belief that individual success is more important than collective success
Correct B. The idea that human beings are interconnected and interdependent
C. The concept that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The notion that African societies are static and unchanging

Correct Answer: B

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Question 19
The concept of 'ubuntu' is central to the philosophy of African humanism. What does 'ubuntu' mean in the context of African humanism?
A. The belief that individual success is more important than collective success
B. The idea that human beings are interconnected and interdependent
C. The concept that African cultures are inferior to Western cultures
D. The notion that African societies are static and unchanging

Correct Answer: VIEW ANSWER

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Question 20
The 1966 Nigerian coup d'etat led to the overthrow of which of the following heads of state?
A. Tafawa Balewa
B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Correct C. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
D. Nnamdi Azikiwe

Correct Answer: C

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Question 21
What is the primary function of the Federal Character Commission in Nigeria?
A. To promote national unity and integration
Correct B. To ensure equal representation of all states in the federal government
C. To promote economic development in all regions
D. To ensure equal distribution of resources among all states

Correct Answer: B

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Question 22
The Niger Delta region is rich in which of the following natural resources?
Correct A. Oil and gas
B. Coal and iron ore
C. Copper and gold
D. Diamond and platinum

Correct Answer: A

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Question 23
The concept of 'Weltanschauung' is associated with which of the following philosophers?
A. Karl Marx
B. Friedrich Nietzsche
Correct C. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
D. Immanuel Kant

Correct Answer: C

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Question 24
The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria is based on which of the following principles?
Correct A. Federalism
B. Unitarism
C. Confederalism
D. Socialism

Correct Answer: A

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Question 25
The concept of 'ubuntu' is associated with which of the following cultures?
A. Yoruba
B. Igbo
C. Hausa
Correct D. Zulu

Correct Answer: D

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